Most usefull at commands

XM1510S Quick Start Manual

GSM Modem

AT Commands Short Form

Released 11. April 2008

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Table of Contents

1.First steps first .......................................................................... 4
1.1 Checklist for first Tests ........................................................ 4
1.2 Initialisation-Steps: .............................................................. 5
2. Data applications ................................................................... 6
2.1 Analog V.32 Data Connection (CSD).................................. 6
2.2 ISDN V.110 Data Connection (CSD) .................................. 7
2.3 GSM Data Connection (CSD) ............................................. 8
3. Most useful AT-Commands ................................................... 9
3.1 RS-232 Commands............................................................. 9
3.2 Data Commands ............................................................... 10
3.3 General Commands .......................................................... 11
3.4 Information Commands ..................................................... 12
3.5 Security Commands .......................................................... 13
3.6 Network Commands.......................................................... 14
3.7 Audio Commands.............................................................. 15
3.8 SMS Commands ............................................................... 16
4. Troubleshooting-guide ......................................................... 17



1. First steps first
1.1 Checklist for first Tests

STEP Instruction
Test SIM-card with a handy, decide if you want to use a PIN-code or not and
1
note it.

Connect Hardware
2
(5V-supply, RS-232-interface with 5V-levels, Antenna, SIM-card)

Set serial-port baud-rate of DTE to 115200 baud, 8n1, hardware-handshake
(Soft-handshake not supported). The module should react already to AT-
3 Commands, even if it is not connected to a network. If it is not reacting, try
also 9600 baud. After getting responses from modem, set it to autobaud with
‘AT+IPR=0’ and store the setting with ‘AT&W’.
If no SIM-PIN-code is needed, the module should be connected to the
network some seconds after power-up. (With the command ‘AT+CPIN?’ you
can test if the Module requires PIN. Response ‘SIM PIN’ for yes, ‘READY’
4 for no.)
If a PIN is used, enter it with 'AT+CPIN=”....”. The module answers with ‘OK’
and connects to network. It uses the providers in the ‘preferred-operators-
list’ (see AT commands interface guide).

Check the connection status of the modem. It can be seen by the flashing
5 LED (Pin 29 of Socket) and the response "+CREG: 1,1" (After issuing the
command 'AT+CREG=2').

The reception-quality can be seen with 'AT+CSQ'. A reception level of at
6
least 10 to 15 is needed for safe operation.
Configure the module for your needs (baud rate, information commands etc.,
see below)
7
Set data-mode to V110 9600 baud with 'AT+CBST=71,0,1' and configure the
other side of communication to the same. Set ‘ATS0=2’ at the other side.
8 Call the other side by 'ATD..........'.

If the other side calls you, set 'ATS0=2' before, so the module will answer
9
after 2 rings.

For a test-voice-call, you could call a telephone or a portable phone with
10 ‘ATD…. ;’ (Semicolon for voice mode). A headset can be connected to the
module to speak to the other side.

Send an SMS to a portable. See following example:
11
AT+CMGS=”0764359988” <CR> Call me today <ctrl-Z>

Send DTMF tones to a phone. ‘AT+VTS=1’ sends digit ‘1’. Only one digit can
12 be transmitted with this command, so you have to repeat it to send longer
numbers.



1.2 Initialisation-Steps:

The AL7024S can store a set of parameters (please see also command “AT&W” in the
“AT command manual”). The RS232 interface parameters can also be stored. Our
Socket Modems AL7024S are preset to “AT+IPR=115200” baud rate”. You should think
about the initialisation-steps that should be made every time the AL7024S is powered-
up. For details see also chapter 5.2 in the “Developer’s Guide”.

 Power-up the AL7024S Socket-Modem

 Pull-down the Reset-pin for at least 800ms.

 Eventually adjust RS232-parameters.

 Send “AT” to modem and wait for response.

 If SIM-Pin is required, enter it with AT+CPIN=”xxxx”

 Configure the modem to your required application:

Examples:

AT+CMEE, AT+CR, AT+CRC, ATV, AT+CREG, AT+CGREG.

(AT+CREG indicates Network-status).
Set default-storage for phone book and SMS.

For using Microphone- and Speaker-pins, you should set:

AT+MAPATH=1,2 / AT+MAPATH=2,2,1

 For data connections the following commands / parameters are always needed:

AT+CBST  for protocol-selection
AT+MIPCALL  for TCP/IP
AT+MIPOPEN  for TCP/IP
AT+CGDCONT  for GPRS

If you want to use GPRS with Windows, you should set AT+CGDCONT



2. Data applications
2.1 Analog V.32 Data Connection (CSD)

Make a data connection from the GSM modem to an Analog modem using the V.32
modulation standard with 9600 bps.

Modem A-Side: GSM Modem AL7024S
Modem B-Side: Analog Modem AL4094S with V.32 (9600bps)

Connection setup from A-side to B-side:

Phase A-Side B-Side

0 Hardware Reset Hardware Reset
AT&F0
AT+CPIN=”xxxx” AT&F0
Init
AT+CBST=7,0,1 ATS0=2
AT&W
RING
ATDXXXXX
Link setup RING
CONNECT
CONNECT

Data Link Send/Rec. Data  Send/Rec. Data 

Send: +++
Rec.: OK
Terminate Link NO CARRIER
Send: ATH
Rec.: NO CARRIER

Connection setup from B-side to A-side:

Phase A-Side B-Side


AT&F0
AT+CPIN=”xxxx”
AT+CBST=7,0,1
AT&F0
Init AT+CSNS=4
AT+FCLASS=0
ATS0=2
AT&W

RING ATDTXXXXXXX
Link setup
CONNECT CONNECT


Send: +++
Rec.: OK
Send: ATH
Rec.: NO CARRIER



2.2 ISDN V.110 Data Connection (CSD)

Make a data connection from the GSM modem to an ISDN modem using the V.110
ISDN standard with 9600 bps.

Modem B-Side: ISDN Modem AL5068S with V.110 (9600bps)


Phase A-Side B-Side

AT&F0 AT&F0
AT+CPIN=”xxxx” ATS0=2
Init
AT+CBST=71,0,1 ATB0
AT&W ATN4

ATDXXXXXXXX
Link setup INCOMING CALL FROM (V.110)
CONNECT

Data Link Send/Rec Data  Send/Rec Data 

Send: +++
Rec.: OK
Send: ATH
Rec.: NO CARRIER

Connection setup from B-side to A-side:

Phase Modem A-Side Modem B-Side


AT&F0
AT+CPIN=”xxxx”
AT&F0
AT+CBST=71,0,1
ATB0
Init AT+CSNS=4
ATN4
AT+FCLASS=0
AT&W
ATS0=2
AT&W

RING ATDTXXXXXXX
Link setup
CONNECT CONNECTED V.110

Data Link Send/Rec Data  Send/Rec Data 

Send: +++
Rec.: OK
Send: ATH
Rec.: NO CARRIER



2.3 GSM Data Connection (CSD)

Make a data connection from the GSM modem to another GSM modem using the CSD
transparent standard with 9600 bps.

Modem B-Side: GSM Modem AL7024S


Phase A-Side B-Side

AT&F0 AT&F0
AT+CPIN=”xxxx” AT+CPIN=”xxxx”
AT+CBST=7,0,1 (default) AT+CBST=7,0,1 (default)
Init AT&W AT&W

AT+CSNS=4,0 AT+CSNS=4,0
ATS0=2

ATDXXXXXXXX RING
Link setup
CONNECT CONNECT


Send: +++
Rec.: OK
Send: ATH
Rec.: NO CARRIER

Remark: Tested with Swisscom SIM and network



3. Most useful AT-Commands
We have selected for you the most useful AT-Commands. They are taken from the
“Developer’s Guide/ Motorola G24 AT Commands”, which will serve you as a manual.
The selection is not complete, but it gives you an easier startup with the AL7024S
socket modem.

The page references refer to the “Developer’s Guide” edition July 2006.

3.1 RS-232 Commands

Command AT Manual Pages Function

Set baud rate, e.g. AT+IPR=9600
Set auto baud: AT+IPR=0
AT+IPR / Baud - Rate, p. 197/199 (Currently, the two commands have same
AT+CBAUD effect, but AT+IPR is saved
automatically)

DTE-DCE char framing, Set number of bits, parity, stop bit (8,n,1
AT+ICF recommended).
p.210
DTE-DCE flow control p.
Hardware-flow-control, default, recommended.
AT&K 202
See the “Developer’s Guide” (With these RS-
232-signals, you can change from command
AT&C SET DCD signal, p.203 to data mode, detect modem carrier, release a
call etc.)

Determines, whether modem sends result
Result code suppression codes or not
ATQ - ATQ0: modem transmits result codes
(quiet-mode), p.168 - ATQ1: result codes are suppressed

Determines whether modem echoes
characters received by an external application
(DTE)
ATE Echo, p.171
- ATE0: characters are not echoed
- ATE1: characters are echoed
See the “Developer’s Guide” (With these RS-
232-signals, you can change from command
AT&D SET DTR signal, p.205 to data mode, detect modem carrier, release a
call etc.)



3.2 Data Commands


Determines the mode of transmission
(protocol) in data connections. Connecting
GSM with:

ISDN:

AT+CBST=71,0,1  9600 baud V.110
AT+CBST=70,0,1  4800 baud V.110

AT+CBST Bearer type selection p. 86 Analog:
AT+CBST=7,0,1  V.32 9600 baud
AT+CBST=6,0,1  V.32 4800 baud

2nd parameter: 0: async (default)
1: sync

3rd parameter: 0: transparent
1 : non-transparent (default)

Error-correction for async AT&Q0: No error-correction
AT&Q AT&Q5: Async with error-correction (default)
operation, p. 89

Selects bearer when incoming call does not
have information about call type.
Single Numbering
AT+CSNS AT+CSNS=0:Voice
Scheme, p.89 AT+CSNS=2:Fax
AT+CSNS=4:Data

Sets modem into particular operating mode
(data or fax)

AT+FCLASS Select mode, p.315 AT+FCLASS=0:Data
AT+FCLASS=1:Fax class 1
AT+FCLASS=2:Fax class 2



3.3 General Commands


Switch off Tx-circuit or RX or both etc.
nd
Set phone functionality, 2 parameter causes Reset.
AT+CFUN p.27
(You can use AT+CFUN=1,1 to force
detection of SIM-Card.)

The command is used to dial a number and
make a connection. ATD+41764445656 dials
Dial command, p.60 this number and makes a data call. To make
ATD a voice call, dial ATD….; (semicolon at the
end of number). You can also dial the special
Make a voice call sequences to make call forwarding etc. (see
ATD…; the “Developer’s Guide”) Example to dial from
th
Phonebook: ATD>SM6 : Dial the 6 entry of
Dial number of phone-
ATD> the ADN phonebook Before using the
book Phonebook, you should set the AT+CPS
(Preferred Phonebook Storage).

Redial last telephone Redials the last number used in the ATD
ATDL number, p.63
command

When the modem receives a call (“RING”) or
“+CRING:…”, you can accept the call with this
command, to establish the connection. (You
ATA Answer a call, p.66
can set S0 with ATS0=.. to accept the call
automatically)
With ATH you can disconnect the connection.
If you are in data-mode, you have to change
ATH Hang-up command, p.65 first from data- to command-mode (see the
next two commands)

Change from command mode to data mode
ATO Back to online mode p.88

Enter “+++” during data mode and the modem
+++ Back to command mode changes to data mode.
Controls the modem’s automatic answering
mode.
ATS0 Automatic Answer, p.262 ATS0=0: no automatic answer
ATS0=2: answering after 2 rings
Saves active profile to profile-nr. n
AT&W[n] Save configuration, p.293 AT&W saves to profile 0.

Restore factory settings, Restores the profile settings from EEPROM,
AT&F[n] p.266
(from profile n. AT&F is profile 0.

Repeat last command, Repeats the previous command
A/ p.246



3.4 Information Commands

Command AT Manual pages Function

Display configuration, Display the modem configuration.
AT&V (Actual configuration, profile 0, profile 1)
p.291
Used to see various types of information

Request identification ATI3: Product title
ATI
information, p.51 ATI5: Software architecture
ATI7: product description

Request revision Display firmware revision number
AT+CGMR
identification, p.47

Request model Display supported frequency bands
AT+CGMM
identification, p.46

Display serial-number (IMEI-Nr.)
AT+CGSN Request IMEI-Nr. p.47

Get the list of capabilities
AT+GCAP Capabilities list, p.200
Set the modem to a Class or return current
class
GPRS mobile station AT+CGCLASS? : returns current GPRS class
AT+CGCLASS
class, p.297 AT+CGCLASS=”CG”:set modem to GPRS only
mode

Result codes as words or as numbers
DCE response format, ATV0: numbers
ATV
p.257 ATV1: words (default)

Select, if “ERROR” or Error with error-number
is displayed
Report Mobile AT+CMEE=0: disable Error reports (“ERROR”
AT+CMEE displayed)
Equipment errors, p.274 AT+CMEE=1: enable Error reports (Error-
number displayed)

Extended Error Report, This command gives the reason of failure of the
AT+CEER last call-setup or answering-attempt.
p. 279
Reports detailed type of data connection, if
Service reporting enabled.
AT+CR AT+CR=0: extended reports disabled
control, p.110 AT+CR=1: extended reports enabled
Gives more detailed ring information for
incoming call.
Cellular result codes, E.g. “+CRING:VOICE”
AT+CRC
p.67 AT+CRC=0: disable extended reports
AT+CRC=1: enable extended reports



3.5 Security Commands


This command is used to enter all types of
Passwords (CHV1/CHV2/PUK1/PUK2 etc.)

AT+CPIN?: Ask modem, which pin is required.
If none is required, response is “READY”,
If normal SIM-pin to switch on modem is
Enter PIN, p.247 required,
AT+CPIN the response is: “SIM PIN”

AT+CPIN=”1473” : Enter the SIM PIN 1473.
After entering this pin, Modem connects to the
network.
For use of other pins, see the “Developer’s
Guide”

Lock, unlock and interrogate a modem or
network facility.
This command is very extensive, you can block
or allow all kinds of calls and modes. The
following example shows how to enable and
AT+CLCK Facility lock, p.253
disable the SIM pin.
AT+CLCK=”SC”,0,”1473” :disable SIM pin
AT+CLCK=”SC”,1,”1473” :enable SIM pin
(with pin 1473)

Change password
AT+CPWD=”<fac>”,”<oldpwd>”,”<newpwd>”
Change password, Example:
AT+CPWD
p.250 AT+CPWD=”SC”,”1473”,”5555” :change from
1473 to 55555



3.6 Network Commands


Command gives information about the network
registration status.
The registration status can be asked once with
AT+CREG? or you can enable a continuous
indication of the registration status with
Network registration,
AT+CREG p.187
AT+CREG=1 or AT+CREG=2.
Response: +CREG:<mode>,<status>. The
status of the registration is 1 if registered to
home network, 2 if modem is trying to register
and 0 if not trying to register. For more
information consult the ”Developer’s Guide”

This command is used to choose a network
operator. If the modem does not register to
network at startup, try the command
AT+COPS=0. It is the command to register
AT+COPS Operator selection, p.191
automatically to the home network.
AT+COPS=? Shows the available network
operators. For better explanation of the
command consult the ”Developer’s Guide”.

Preferred operator list, Command to edit the preferred list of network
AT+CPOL p.194 operators on SIM

Command to measure the received signal
AT+CSQ Signal Quality, p.184 quality. A value of about 8-12 is required to
make safe connection.

Calling Line Identification, The number of incoming caller is shown. If in
AT+CLIP p. 70 phonebook, the entry is shown.

Calling Line Id. Controls whether own number is shown at
AT+CLIR Restriction, p. 83 called side.



3.7 Audio Commands
The AL7024S Module have a Microphone and a Speaker pin which can be connected
to an externally headset. You should set AT+MAPATH according your application.
(See below)


For the AL7024S, set AT+MAPATH=1,2 (Headset-
Sets analog audio paths.
AT+MAPATH P. 231
mic.) and AT+MAPATH=2,2,1 (Headset-spkr for
voice.) Set alert, ring etc according your needs.

See “developer’s guide” for details. Only audio-output
AT+MAVOL Volume setting, p.235
on AL7020S is connected to headset-speaker.
Microphone Mute
AT+CMUT Control, p.230
Mutes/unmutes currently active microphone-input.

Input devices mute, p.
AT+MAMUT 239
Muting of every input-device can be controlled

Features can be switched-on and off as
Features Selection, p. Echo cancellation
AT+MAFEAT 238 Noise cancellation
Sidetone

Loudspeaker-volume p.
AT+CLVL 243.
The volume of internal speaker can be controlled.

Set DTMF Tone
DTMF commands. To send number “1”: AT+VTS=1
AT+VTD Duration, p. 227
Only single digits can be transmitted with this
AT+VTS Send one DTMF
command
number, P.228



3.8 SMS Commands


Send SMS. Example:
AT+CMGS Send message, p.178 AT+CMGS=”0764537865”<cr>
This is test SMS <ctrl-Z>

Example: AT+CNMI=2,1,0,0,0
Now, if an SMS is arriving, the following is displayed:
AT+CMTI: “SM”,2
New message
AT+CNMI indication, p.164
Meaning: SMS was stored in location 2 of “SM”-
memory on SIM-Card. The memory used for
receiving SMS can be changed with the AT+CPMS
command. (see below)

Read message from memory selected with
AT+CPMS command
AT+CMGR Read message, p.171
Example: AT+CMGR=2 : read the second SMS in
memory

Read messages from memory selected with
AT+CPMS command.
Example:
AT+CMGL=”ALL” list all messages
AT+CMGL List message, p.169
AT+CMGL=”REC UNREAD” list unread received
msg.
There are more possible parameters for this
command

The storage memory for messages can be selected.
Example: AT+CPMS=”SM” (“SM” being the most
Preferred Message usual mem.)
AT+CPMS Storage, p.160 For a list of all possible memory areas see “AT
Commands Interface Guide”, p.70 (AT+CPBS
command)

Delete message from preferred message storage.
Example:
AT+CMGD=2 : delete second message
AT+CMGD Delete message, p.176
AT+CMGD=1,1: delete all read messages
For exact use, consult “AT Commands Interface
Guide”

Service center address, Enter the phone number of the SMS service center
AT+CSCA p.162 (network operator). E.g.: AT+CSCA=”0796664444”



4. Troubleshooting-guide

There is never a simple "no connection". There are many causes for
this, which can be excluded step-by-step. If you never had a
successful data-connection, you should test first with an analog
modem at the other side. Also, if possible, avoid problems with local
company-exchanges, using a direct phone-line. This applies specially
if you call to a digital "modem" (ISDN-TA). You can test these
configurations later. It is also helpful, to test different numbers on both
sides. (ISDN/analog, direct/local exchange, mobile phone on called
side. Different providers for GSM-Module.
It is very recommended to make all tests in both directions, because in
many cases of failure, the other direction is working. This helps to find
the error.

SIM-card recognized?

SIM-card can be tested by AT+CPIN? Answer: +CPIN: READY. (Answer :+CPIN: SIM
PIN : you should enter PIN first).

Verify the signal-quality
with AT+CSQ?. (repeat command a couple of times every 10secs.) It should never
drop below 10, critical connections could work down to about 7. Find best antenna-
location with mobile phone.

Network-attached?

To control that the module is connected to the network, you see the response of
AT+CREG with the HEX-info about the cell. (First, enable CREG with AT+CREG=2)

DTE-baud-rates

Control if on both sides the data-rate of the DTE-DCE connection (of the computer-
terminal) is set higher than 9600 (best is 115200 as default for all applications). The
GSM-module can stay at autobaud (AT+IPR=0). For GPRS, set data-rate to 115200
baud.
If your application will work with lower DTE-rates, you can test these settings of
AT+CBST later, because 9600 is the standard of many modems. (19200/2400/1200
not working always). Set baud-rate on GSM-Module: use AT+IPR command.

Regarding hyper-terminal: We made bad experiences with it, sometimes it hangs up
and there is no comfort. We use Procomm 4.8 from Symantec, there you can also write
very comfortable scripts with window-support. Also as a dumb terminal, it is much more
reliable. They have also very good support in one day.

The following steps apply to analog-modems and ISDN-TA's (digital phone-
connection).
Exceptions are marked.



Ringing

To test this, call first to a normal telephone and look, if it is ringing. (ATDxxx; with
semicolon for speech-mode). Call also from telephone to GSM.

(Response RING or INCOMING SPEECH CALL)

(This is to see, if the GSM-network connects, or if it is a problem with numbering of
house-exchange, or bad configured ISDN-phones)

Make speech-connection to phone

Do the same and pick the phone up, the GSM should show "CONNECT (SPEECH)". In
the other direction, wait the GSM-module indicating the ring and enter "ATA". Now a
CONNECT should show up. At this step you can also test a headset connected to the
GSM-Module.

Configure both sides for data-transmission:

- Set ATS0=2 at both sides, so calls are answered after 2 rings.
- Set AT+CSNS=4 / AT+FCLASS=0 at GSM Modem (data mode), specially if you want
to receive call with GSM.

- Set data-protocol:

- GSM to ISDN-TA: AT+CBST=71,0,1 (9600 V.110) . Other TA must be set to

V.110 (9600 or higher), other protocols don't work.

- GSM to Analog-Modem: AT+CBST=7,0,1 (V.32 9600 baud) (ev. set analog-modem
accordingly).

After the settings, save them with AT&W.

If the other side is an ISDN-TA, this needs an MSN-number to be stored. You could
disconnect the ISDN-phone used in step above and set the TA to the same MSN as
the phone.



Make data-connection

 Connect a speaker or a phone to the analog-line to obtain more information about
the progress of the connection.(hear the ring and the progress of connection build-
up.)
 Make call in data-mode (ATD without semicolon).
 Control, if it is ringing ("RING" response), ring on phone or speaker.

 Control, if call is answered (ring stops, data-sounds can be heard. ISDN: connect-
response on terminals.) Eventually, connection disconnects again.
Causes:

a. analog: Normally the setting of the Analog-modem is not important, but is
has to be set to autodetect and the fastest protocol. Alternatively it could
also be tested with setting exactly the protocol you will use. (Analog-
Modems from xmodus: use the AT+MS=xxx command. (Specially if you
have troubles calling from Analog to GSM.)

b. analog and ISDN: possibly incompatible settings of protocol and speed. If
calling to GSM, the GSM should expect a data-call. (Settings
AT+CBST=xxx, AT+CSNS=4, AT+FCLASS=0, see above). It is advisable to
check with different GSM network-providers and in both calling directions, in
our experience this could sometimes solve the problem. For ISDN we had
less problems calling from ISDN to GSM. For Analog the direction GSM-
>Analog caused fewer problems.

c. ISDN: additionally there comes the influence of the fixed-networks. Normally
the public digital network allows data-transmission, but it could be that the
local extension of the company-exchange is not activated for data-
transmission. (see error-messages at GSM-side)

Remarks for Swiss Customers

There are some differences between the GSM-Network-providers.

- Generally speaking, we had better results connecting to and from ISDN using SIM-
Card from Sunrise.
- On the other hand, with Analog-Modem (V.32) you better use Swisscom. With Sunrise
we were only able to originate a V32-call, but not to receive one. Nevertheless, Sunrise
informed us, that it should be possible.
- Not tests were made with Orange (coming soon).


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